Synthetic Turf® the Median of the Future?

   
Before, with concrete; after with green synthetic. Los Angeles is testing the synthetic® viability for the city?EUR??,,????'???s medians.

Los Angeles is testing artificial grass on a one block median along Sherman Way, replacing what was concrete. "We are constantly exploring new ways of making the upkeep of our median islands, streets and sidewalks more efficient," explained Bill Robertson, director of the Los Angeles Department of Public Works Bureau of Street Services. Robertson said the use of synthetic grass (SYNLawn, here) for medians could be expanded, depending on the test results. Clearly the synthetic grass has low maintenance going for it and water savings. According to Joseph Morris, CEO of SYNLawn, this synthetic has the advantage of not needing an in-fill layer. This is important, he notes, because road medians on a grade for some artificial grass require sand or rubber in-fill that has a tendency to migrate from the turf, thus requiring some maintenance to maintain the original condition. For more information, visit www.synlawn.com.